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AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Hilary Rohlman
Editor's Note: This NCCC spotlight is on Hilary Rohlman, one of the AmeriCorps members serving this year from the Vinton campus. From Michigan, Hilary is a member of Oak 3.
Name: Hilary Rohlman
Hometown: Muskegon, Mich.
Hilary is currently serving as a member of Oak 3 with AmeriCorps NCCC at the Vinton Campus. NCCC Oak 3 team helps people in Upper Peninsula
Oak 3 is working hard to beautify the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds in Escanaba, Michigan and get it ready for the State Fair. They are using chainsaws to cut down trees while others carried trees to the wood chipper. They were joined by two men from the Delta County Road Commission who were pleasantly surprised at how fast the team is accomplishing their task.
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Sara Butler
Editor's Note: Today we include information about another AmeriCorps member who is living in Vinton while serving Americans in many states this year.
Name: Sara Butler
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Sara is currently serving as a member of Cedar 6 with AmeriCorps NCCC at the Vinton Campus. Sara is dedicated to serving her community and brings previous service experience to NCCC. NCCC Oak 2 members help at Friendship Center in Dodgeville
AmeriCorps NCCC’s Oak 2 is currently in Dodgeville staying at Friendship Center Camp for six weeks helping with the removal of invasive species such as wild parsnip, garlic mustard, box elder tree, Japanese honeysuckle and prickly ash. They are also assisting with a 400 feet nature trail loop, building a two level flower bed, planting native plant species and fixing picnic tables.
NCCC Oak 2 members help at Science Station Summer Camp, Shellsburg school
AmeriCorps NCCC’s Oak 2 is currently working at the Science Station located in the Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids. They are helping out with a series of summer camps that make science, technology, engineering and math fun and easy to learn.
Since June 8, Oak 2 has worked with about 275 kids in classes such as Storybook Science, Robotics Rules, Safari Science, Junior Vets, Icky Sticky Science, Fitness Fanatics and Math Detectives. AmeriCorps members help after Mouse River flood in ND
On May 18, 2012, AmeriCorps NCCC team Maple Six, arrived in Minot, North Dakota to assist Lutheran Disaster Response with mucking, gutting, power washing and sanitizing homes that were affected by the June 2011 Mouse River Flood. The team's main priority for this project is to serve the vulnerable population (i. State fair deadline for parade and many events is July 1
July 1 is the deadline to enter the Iowa State Fair parade and many of the Fair's competitive events - late applications will be accepted with an additional late fee. "Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair, August 9-19.
Premium books and entry forms can be accessed at www.iowastatefair.org/premiumbooks. Entrants in competitive events may enter online or submit their entry by mail.
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Katherine Parker
Editor's Note: Here is information on another member of AmeriCorps living this year in Vinton while serving Americans in several states:
Name: Katherine Parker
Hometown: Carmel, California
Katherine is currently serving as a member of Maple 5 with AmeriCorps NCCC at the Vinton Campus. Katherine brings many skills to her team including being a good leader, team player, the ability to connect with others and time management.
AmeriCorps NCCC Class 18 Corps Member Spotlight: Katherine Parker
Editor's Note: Here is information on another member of AmeriCorps living this year in Vinton while serving Americans in several states:
Name: Katherine Parker
Hometown: Carmel, California
Katherine is currently serving as a member of Maple 5 with AmeriCorps NCCC at the Vinton Campus. Katherine brings many skills to her team including being a good leader, team player, the ability to connect with others and time management. A message about Whooping Cough and Tdap
Prevention is the key to eliminating the risk of getting whooping cough ( also known as pertussis) in our community. Benton County experienced a sharp rise in the number of cases of whooping cough during the past six months. Whooping cough is very contagious and can lead to serious illness in adults, children and especially infants.
Benton County Public Health is asking all citizens to be informed about whooping cough.